Not Another Boring Bulletin: Stays Of Performance Bonds In CCAA Proceedings – Insolvency/Bankruptcy

In a development with potentially significant implications for the construction and insolvency sectors, the Ontario Superior Court granted an initial order under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (“CCAA“) that included a rarely seen measure: a stay on calls against performance bonds. The decision in Re Earth Boring Co. Limited raises important questions about the limits…

UK ministers appoint insolvency advisers for Thames Water collapse ‘contingency plans’ – business live | Business

UK ministers appoint insolvency advisers for Thames Water collapse ‘contingency plans’ UK ministers have lined up insolvency practitioners to prepare for the potential collapse of Thames Water, Britain’s biggest water company. Steve Reed, the environment secretary, has signed off the appointment of FTI Consulting to advise on contingency plans for Thames Water to be placed…

Chinese restaurant in liquidation after 31 years

Dragonboat Restaurant has been serving Cantonese cuisine on Auckland’s Elliott Street since 1994. Photo: RNZ / Yiting Lin A prominent Chinese restaurant in Auckland’s CBD was placed into liquidation last month after owing at least $1.4 million to creditors. Opened in 1994, Dragonboat Restaurant on Elliott Street served a wide range of Cantonese dishes, including…

Is it a good idea?

Debt consolidation can simplify your finances and potentially lower your interest rate. There may be upfront costs that can offset potential savings. People with good credit may qualify for better loan terms, making consolidation a good option. Debt consolidation involves combining several debts — such as credit cards, personal loans or medical bills — into…